Meta’s Top Tech Executive Cracks Down on Leaksters

The Ominous Warning from Meta’s Top Executive: A War with Leakers Looms

In a recent Q&A session with Meta employees, a top executive, Andrew Bosworth, issued a stark warning. With a "tremendous number of leaks" plaguing the company, he ominously stated, "When things leak, the opposite of what people think tends to happen. The company doesn’t change, but the leaks create more leaks."

This chilling remark sets the stage for a power struggle between Meta’s leaders and the employees who are often at the center of these leaks. The company has been trying to clamp down on the leaks, which are often a result of internal dissent and frustration from employees. However, this approach may only exacerbate the problem.

The Disconnect between Leadership and the Workforce

The disconnect between Meta’s top brass and the workforce is glaring. Employees are on edge about the "low-performer" layoffs scheduled for this week, as well as the tumultuous changes to content moderation and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.

The debate surrounding Mark Zuckerberg’s comments on "masculine energy" in the workplace highlights the deep divisions within the company. While Zuckerberg may see a way to revitalize the company’s image, his words have met with criticism and resentment from many employees.

The War with Leaks

Bosworth’s warning echoes through the halls of Meta, as employees grapple with the consequences of their actions. In this toxic environment, a war with leakers is brewing. The struggle to contain the leaks will only intensify, as the company’s leaders and employees become increasingly entrenched in their positions.

Other Notable Developments

• The head of the United States Digital Service (USDS) has resigned, leaving the team without an effective leader.
• There have been quiet layoffs in multiple areas of Google.
• Sonos laid off approximately 200 employees.
• The busy week in tech has seen a string of job changes, including:
  • Ryan Cairns, head of the Quest product line at Meta, will become the leader of the Quest product line, following Mark Rabkin’s departure.
  • Henry Rodgers, chief national correspondent for The Daily Caller, will join the company’s policy team.
  • John Schulman, co-founder of OpenAI, is leaving Anthropic to join Mira Murati’s new AI startup.
  • Ajit Mohan, Snap’s head of Asia-Pacific, was promoted to chief business officer.
  • Robin Washington will become the new chief operating and financial officer of Salesforce.
  • Spencer Rascoff will become the new CEO of Match Group.

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